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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.50, 857.54 and 372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.50, 857.54 and 372.74 is: 514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.50 : 857.54 = 372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.50/857.54 = 372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.50x = 857.54 × 372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.50x = 319,639.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,639.46/621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.30

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